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Independence Plaza

Missouri · Kansas City · 3,910 residents · 0.639 sq mi
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The short version

Independence Plaza has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $109,200. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the Kansas City median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Independence Plaza; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,910
Population density
6,119 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,214
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,197
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration12.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,200
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,115
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.4%
60.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(648)
Black37.9%(1,482)
Hispanic / Latino35.1%(1,371)
Asian5.2%(204)
Other5.2%(205)
Diversity Score87.6%(3,423)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(648)
Black37.9%(1,482)
Hispanic / Latino35.1%(1,371)
Asian5.2%(204)
Other5.2%(205)
Diversity Score87.6%(3,423)
Diversity Score
88
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
Female
58.0%
Foreign born
37.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri?

Independence Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri has about 3,910 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri?

The typical household in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri earns about $32,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Independence Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri expensive?

In Independence Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $109,200, and the typical rent is about $1,115 a month.

How educated are people in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri?

About 36.8% of people in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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